Queries before upgrading to Gingerbread.

I have recently bought the LG Optimus One P500, & am very impressed with it.

Was thinking of upgrading the system to Gingerbread & on seeing many users having done so, I wanted to ask some questions on the upgrade :

1. The shopkeeper recommended me not to upgrade the system, as the phone & it&#8217;s hardware is more suitable for 2.2, & upgrading will bring performance issues. On the other hand, I had heard somewhere that it also brings speed improvements over Froyo. So, what is actually true on the speed/performance front?

2. I remember that manually updating Nokia firmware was said to be very risky, since fault (electricity going, USB disconnecting, etc.) during the updating process could destroy the OS of the phone, resulting in permanent phone failure. Is it true while manually upgrading Android too?

3. HTC Wildfire S allows us to use the PC&#8217;s Internet Connection on the phone via USB (opposite of tether) Is it a native feature of Gingerbread, or is that a special feature of the phone?

1. 2.3 is faster then 2.2, noticed a significant improvement in games (angry birds etc.) and scrolling/zooming in and out on browsers also goes more smoothly

2. The LG updating software did mention potential harm from disconnecting phone etc. I don't know if it does tough

3. No idea

4. Speed improvement (as mentioned by 1.) was the only thing I noticed perhaps a minor battery life improvement (slightly diffrent icons aswell but thats just a matter op personal taste rather then an improvement)

5. Still had all my contacts and apps after updating to 2.3

6. There was a thread around here somewhere about downgrading a optimus one so I guess it is possible. Can't realy imagine why you'd want to tough.

After updating it took a very long time to boot the phone (even removed battery once and tried again, was panicking a bit) just so you know.

1. 2.3 is faster then 2.2, noticed a significant improvement in games (angry birds etc.) and scrolling/zooming in and out on browsers also goes more smoothly

2. The LG updating software did mention potential harm from disconnecting phone etc. I don't know if it does tough

3. No idea

4. Speed improvement (as mentioned by 1.) was the only thing I noticed perhaps a minor battery life improvement (slightly diffrent icons aswell but thats just a matter op personal taste rather then an improvement)

5. Still had all my contacts and apps after updating to 2.3

6. There was a thread around here somewhere about downgrading a optimus one so I guess it is possible. Can't realy imagine why you'd want to tough.

After updating it took a very long time to boot the phone (even removed battery once and tried again, was panicking a bit) just so you know.

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Thanks a lot for the detailed reply. Really, this reply shows that you are opposite of what your username states.

So, do u think that upgrading will bring bugs into the system? Can't mess with warranty.

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Not always! If you follow the right steps and if you select the right ROM, no issues! Even i had the same mentality...But going through the forums and feedbacks from ppl, i rooted my phone 2 weeks after buying it . Believe me, rooting is fun and even if you brick your phone, there are ways to revive it!
But left up to you...

Not always! If you follow the right steps and if you select the right ROM, no issues! Even i had the same mentality...But going through the forums and feedbacks from ppl, i rooted my phone 2 weeks after buying it . Believe me, rooting is fun and even if you brick your phone, there are ways to revive it!
But left up to you...

Also, lemme tell you... Bugs can be fixed!

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Thanks again. But, I was talking about your comment of lg's 2.3 being bad.

1. What that shopkeeper told you was nothing but nonsense. Gingerbread does bring improvements in speed and performance, because gingerbread is designed to run on less system resources.

2. I haven't seen anything like that in any of the forums, though I definitely think it is a risk. To be on the safer side, ensure the computer is connected to a well working UPS while updating through PC Suite. If on the other hand you are flashing a custom gingerbread ROM, then there is no such risk because your phone is not connected to the computer. There is however the risk of bricking your phone if you dont follow all the instructions correctly. I haven't actually changed my ROM because I haven't really felt the need to do so, so if I am wrong, please correct me.

3. No idea. But why would you want to do that anyway?

4. Gingerbread is faster, has a better interface, and keyboard predictions are better for the android keyboard. Some apps require that we have gingerbread to work. Also, in applications like Skype, we need Gingerbread to use the front camera for video calling. But then, we dont have a front facing cam!

5. If you are updating through PC suite, then I guess the apps and data will remain safe. But in countries like India (where I am from), the 2.3 update isn't out yet. So if I want to upgrade to 2.3 today, I will have to flash a custom 2.3 ROM onto my phone. In that case, all contacts, apps, settings, etc. will be lost. But you can always backup your apps, app data, messages, contacts. You need to root your phone to backup the app data, but then you need to root to install a custom ROM!!

6. Yes, using KDZ updater. But I think your phone must be rooted for that. You can find tutorials on how to do so if you google for it. Another way to do it is to make a custom recovery of your 2.2 ROM (in case you updated to 2.3 without doing that, you can download it, just google it) and when you feel like downgrading, just flash the recovery file you previously made (or downloaded).

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Thanks a lot for such a comprehensive reply.

1. That's great!

2 & 5. I am from India too! Just called LG service center today, they told that the upgrade is available for this phone & they will do it!

3. Using a wired unlimited data connection on PC.

So, it seems that I should take up the upgrade. ROM, Flashing seems complex, but won't need it, I guess.

2 & 5. I am from India too! Just called LG service center today, they told that the upgrade is available for this phone & they will do it!

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Wow, you sure about that? Are you sure you didn't call lg customer care? The fools there will tell you the update is out, but it isn't. They have been saying so for months. But I guess info from the service center is more credible.

Thanks again. But, I was talking about your comment of lg's 2.3 being bad.

Does rooting void warranty?

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Yes, but dont let that stop you from rooting. You can always undo the root. And what Varun meant is, the firmware released by LG will have their own customizations (you gotta admit, the LG home screen sucks, samsung one rocks) and a lot of crappy useless apps preinstalled. Custom ROMs are much faster and bugs are removed much faster too.

Wow, you sure about that? Are you sure you didn't call lg customer care? The fools there will tell you the update is out, but it isn't. They have been saying so for months. But I guess info from the service center is more credible.

Well custom ROMS are not without advantages. First, all those crappy useless system apps wont be present. Second, its way way faster. Third, bugs are removed much faster than an official ROM.

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Yes, it was definitely the service center. They told to bring the phone & bill to them, & they will upgrade it.

Yes, but dont let that stop you from rooting. You can always undo the root. And what Varun meant is, the firmware released by LG will have their own customizations (you gotta admit, the LG home screen sucks, samsung one rocks) and a lot of crappy useless apps preinstalled. Custom ROMs are much faster and bugs are removed much faster too.

2 & 5. I am from India too! Just called LG service center today, they told that the upgrade is available for this phone & they will do it!

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Sure there is an upgrade! When i bought the phone, i did call up the cust ser ppl and they tol me there is an update available!
Around 110 mb (Slow net connection, took almost 3+ hrs to download) and finally got my 2.2 froyo upgraded to 2.2.1 or something !
So what they actually mean (as far as i know) is, there is an update for the froyo .

Sure there is an upgrade! When i bought the phone, i did call up the cust ser ppl and they tol me there is an update available!
Around 110 mb (Slow net connection, took almost 3+ hrs to download) and finally got my 2.2 froyo upgraded to 2.2.1 or something !
So what they actually mean (as far as i know) is, there is an update for the froyo .

Oh did they!!!? Then my bad
Actually when i called em up, one guy did say GB is available and a different person said its not!
I would never go with the 'words from the (their) mouth' . May be you could ask them if there is any official announcement that is available online which says 2.3 is out here!

Sure there is an upgrade! When i bought the phone, i did call up the cust ser ppl and they tol me there is an update available!
Around 110 mb (Slow net connection, took almost 3+ hrs to download) and finally got my 2.2 froyo upgraded to 2.2.1 or something !
So what they actually mean (as far as i know) is, there is an update for the froyo .

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When I bought my phone, it was already 2.2.1. I later updated to 2.2.2. That must be the update you are talking about. Plus, I called up the lg service center. They told me to go there sometime during first week of September. And they specified it was 2.3. So I guess the update is officially out, but maybe the guys at the service center didn't get it yet... Anyway, they specifically mentioned it was 2.3.

P.S. Dont listen to the fools at lg customer care. They have been saying the gingerbread update is out even before I bought my phone.

I got the phone today.......and lemme tell ya , the upgrade to GB is available from LG...
I just need some tips before i upgrade through the LG mobile update s/w coz this is my first android phone.
What precautions should i take??